What are some of the symptoms of cataract? Does everyone eventually develop cataracts?
• Cataract is a clouding of the lens and is a normal part of getting older. About half of Americans older than 65 have some degree of clouding of the lens. After age 75, as many as 70 percent of Americans have cataracts that are significant enough to impair their vision. Cataracts don’t typically cause any change in the appearance of your eye. Symptoms of a cataract include: • · Clouded, blurred or dim vision • · Increasing difficulty with vision at night • · Sensitivity to light and glare • · Halos around lights • · The need for brighter light for reading and other activities • · Frequent changes in eyeglass or contact lens prescription • · Fading or yellowing of colors • · Double vision in a single eye If you have a cataract, light from the sun, lamps or oncoming headlights may seem too bright. Glare and halos around lights can make driving uncomfortable and dangerous. You may experience eyestrain or find yourself blinking more often to clear your vision. Generally, you do not need t
